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JUNE 28, 2014

Damen Shipyards of the Netherlands, German engine manufacturer MTU Friedrichshafen, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, and Denmark’s SVITZER have teamed up to bring the first Reverse Stern Drive (RSD) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tug to the market, with a planned introduction in 2016. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

One battery-electric truck, a clean natural-gas hybrid-electric truck and a diesel-hybrid truck are now driving on a one-mile catenary system on the north- and south-bound lanes of South Alameda Street from East Lomita Boulevard to the Dominguez Channel in Carson. million project is funded by $2.5 SCAQMD is providing an additional $2.1

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MAY 4, 2018

A US federal indictment is charging Martin Winterkorn, the former chairman of the management board of Volkswagen AG (VW), with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with VW’s cheating on US diesel vehicle emissions requirements. The remaining three counts charge Winterkorn with wire fraud in connection with the scheme.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Bosch has entered into a settlement agreement with private claimants in the US in order to settle the most substantial part of the civil law proceedings pending in connection with Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche diesel vehicles that were sold in the US. engines for model years 2009 through 2016. million (approx. 304 million).

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

liter EA189 diesels as well as the 1.6- Volkswagen will begin implementation right at the start of 2016. liter engines from the first quarter of 2016. From the third quarter of 2016, concluding the recall, the measures will be implemented on the affected vehicles with 1.6-liter liter versions. Earlier post.) liter and 2.0-liter

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AUGUST 22, 2017

These will plug the gaps in the existing legislation and will help to ensure that diesel vehicles in particular become considerably cleaner as regards their NO x emissions. At the end of 2016 around 3.1 million with diesel engines were registered in Switzerland. million passenger vehicles with gasoline engines and 1.3

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APRIL 23, 2016

On Friday, Volkswagen AG announced that the Supervisory Board and the Management Board of Volkswagen have decided not to release the interim results of the investigation into the diesel emission cheating as originally planned. Around 450 interviews have also been conducted about the diesel matter; dozens of additional interviews are planned.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Global infrastructure consulting firm AECOM signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spanish renewables group Iberdrola, and Italian partners Cinque International and Ancitel Energy and Environment, to upgrade Italy’s historic Apennine diesel railway with hydrogen trains.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

The At-Berth Regulation is a critical tool for CARB to cut harmful toxic diesel emissions from ships docked in California ports, and we hope this penalty will send a message that violators will pay a hefty price if they fail to comply. The goal of CARB’s At-Berth Regulation is to reduce diesel emissions from ocean-going vessels (OGVs).

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JULY 28, 2015

Chevrolet has introduced the diesel version ( earlier post ) of its 2016 Colorado midsize pickup truck. It is also the cleanest diesel truck engine ever produced by General Motors. The new Colorado diesel goes on sales this fall, offered in LT and Z71 Crew Cab models, with 2WD or 4WD. B20 bio-diesel capability.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2015

liter diesel EA 189 engines equipped with the software defeat device resulting in excessive NO x emissions to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (Kraftfahrtbundesamt, KBA). liter diesel, a “flow transformer” will be fitted directly in front of the air mass sensor. liter and 2.0-liter The final technical solution for the 1.2-liter

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OCTOBER 21, 2016

From the end of 2016, diesel variants of the Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic models will be equipped with Continental’s 48-volt hybrid drive—the first application of the 48V “Hybrid Assist” in production vehicles. liters of diesel per 100 km (67 mpg US).

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MAY 15, 2016

Low-load driving at slow speeds can also cause elevated NO x emissions in heavy-duty diesel engines equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) devices for reducing NO x emissions due to low temperature inactivity of SCR catalysts. diesel engine and an adaptive ZF Ecolife automatic transmission. Andreae et al. —Kotz et al.

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

LGIM dual-fuel main engines in connection with the construction of 6 × 17,000 teu container vessels for A.P. Crucially, MAN B&W methanol engines are available and proven with the first engines having already entered service back in 2016. Hyundai’s shipbuilding division (HHI-SBD) has ordered 6 × MAN B&W G95ME-C10.5-LGIM

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OCTOBER 7, 2015

As a result, Horn says, Volkswagen has withdrawn the application for certification of its model year 2016 vehicles. That software, as revealed in September, allowed those diesels to emit higher levels of NO x when the vehicles were driven in actual road use than during laboratory testing. diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

Customer testing of polymer-coated crankshaft main bearings and connecting rod bearings also has shown remarkably improved performance compared to more commonly used electroplated leaded bearings. MAHLE’s polymeric coatings offer a variety of other benefits as well.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Daimler Trucks will begin production of the new medium-duty DD5 and DD8 diesel engines for the NAFTA market in Detroit effective 2018. As of their market launch in 2016, the DD5 and DD8 engines will therefore also comply with the NAFTA standard for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG17) a year before it comes into force.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2015

President Barack Obama’s 2016 Budget requests $29.9 The FY 2016 DOE Budget Request represents a 9% increase ($2.5 billion, the FY 2016 Budget requests $4.8 billion, the FY 2016 Budget Request provides $5.34 billion for the US Department of Energy (DOE). billion) above the FY 2015 enacted level. Within the $10.7

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JUNE 11, 2019

The 2020 Ram 1500 will become the most powerful half-ton diesel pickup in the US, with 480 lb-ft (651 N·m) of torque, and the most capable light-duty diesel, with towing capability up to 12,560 pounds. The EcoDiesel V-6 uses a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods for strength and durability. 1 from 16.5:1.

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

Further enhanced dynamics, assistance systems, connectivity and a new and innovative operating system are important new features in the latest generation, in addition to the new, more efficient powertrains. The new 5 Series features TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines from the modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units.

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MARCH 2, 2015

in hybrid drive system, and the first diesel plug-in hybrid with quattro drive in its segment. Together with the diesel engine, the car can cover a total distance of 1,410 kilometers (876.1 Together with the diesel engine, the car can cover a total distance of 1,410 kilometers (876.1 Diesel Hybrids Plug-ins' TDI quattro.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

CARB’s investigation revealed that from 2014-2016, COSCO’s visits to these ports did not meet operational time limits for at least half of the visits. The violations were discovered during routine audits of the Shanghai-based company’s 2014-2017 fleet visits to the Port of Los Angeles/Long Beach and the Port of Oakland.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Bosch is developing a higher pressure version of its modular common-rail fuel injection system—MCRS—for large diesel engines that have high engine speeds, up to 2.2 The MCRS extends all the advantages of common-rail injection technology to diesel engines, which in the marine market are used in cargo ships, ferries, and yachts.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

According to Ford, Transit vans outsold every other van in the United States over the first half of 2016, including minivans. With these numbers, Ford’s commercial vans represented 24% of the 531,500 Ford trucks (F-Series, E-Series, Transit, Transit Connect, and Heavy Trucks) sold in the first half of 2016. liter V6, 3.5-liter

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APRIL 13, 2016

liter diesel vehicle at the company’s annual investor update in London, Delphi’s 48-volt, mild hybrid technology uses the 48-volt electrification to minimize the demand on the engine, improving performance while lowering CO 2 emissions by more than 10%. 2016) “CO 2 Emissions Reduction via 48V Active Engine-Off Coasting,” SAE Int.

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DECEMBER 27, 2014

Audi aims to meet stringent CO 2 limits worldwide with a new generation of extremely economical combustion engines and alternative efficiency technologies as well as new features in the areas of connectivity and driver assistance. As of 2016, for example, the new Audi Q1 will be produced in Ingolstadt. Audi will reach the mark of 1.7

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OCTOBER 30, 2016

For the mobility of the future, we are deliberately not committing ourselves to one solitary form of drive system, but to a coexistence of efficient and clean petrol engines, diesels, plug-in hybrids, battery and hydrogen drive systems. Most powerful passenger-car diesel engine: OM 656.

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MAY 28, 2020

Since the ProRail family of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems was introduced in 2016, it has been used in a wide variety of applications, and powers tens of thousands of commercial fleet vehicles on the road. BlueiQ’s Eco Mode and Driver Feedback help drivers manage fuel economy and avoid unplanned stops.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

SYNC, Ford’s in-car connectivity system is being quickly rolled out to European vehicles such as B-MAX, Focus, C-MAX, C-MAX Grand, Fiesta and Transit Custom. The B-MAX will deliver best-in-class fuel economy in both gasoline and diesel versions, according to Ford. liter Duratorq TDCi diesel. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

To do so, the company plans to expand its powertrain offerings by adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models to its current model lineup, which includes conventional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), diesel engine, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO.

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MARCH 31, 2016

The multi-purpose workboat is under construction at the Hvide shipyard in Denmark, where it will be fitted with a Rolls Royce hybrid power system that includes diesel gensets and a Saft Li-ion Super Phosphate (SLFP) battery system integrated into the vessel’s automation and Power Management System.

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MAY 19, 2017

In full-year 2017, the company intends to slightly increase deliveries of Audi-brand cars compared with the number of 1,867,738 automobiles delivered in 2016. In 2016, operating profit was reduced by €1.8 percentage points due to special items in connection with the diesel crisis and Takata airbags.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Start in-service is planned towards the end of 2016. The buses also have a 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine, which increases reach and flexibility. Volvo takes full responsibility for vehicle servicing, battery maintenance as well as maintenance of the standard-based charging stations for a fixed monthly cost.

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JUNE 3, 2016

The new Audi A5 Coupé will launch in Germany with five engines: two gasoline TFSI and three diesel TDI units. The eight-speed tiptronic is reserved for the top diesel with 210 kW (286 hp) and the S5 engine. The new Audi A5 Coupé uses this to connect to the Internet via the ultrafast LTE network. Audi S5 Coupé. US mpg).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. All of the replacements are diesel powered heavy-duty buses that are past their twelve-year life span. The buses will replace diesel buses that have exceeded useful life.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2016

Porsche introduced the fully redeveloped second-generation of the Panamera in the summer of 2016. The four all-wheel drive models—Panamera 4S, Panamera 4S Diesel (310 kW / 422 hp), Panamera 4 E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) and Panamera Turbo—are already available on the market.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The Rotrak solution overcomes this constraint by connecting the supercharger to the engine by a compact variable drive, allowing efficient operation across the whole engine speed range. million today to 12 million by 2016. Turbo lag can become increasingly intrusive as engines get smaller. —David Burtt.

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